Tag: alabama history
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Wilcox Historical Society Day Trip to Demopolis!
The Wilcox Historical Society invites members and friends to join us for a special day trip on January 28th to Demopolis to tour three of Alabama’s most significant historic homes: Gaineswood, Lyon Hall, and Bluff Hall. This guided excursion offers a wonderful opportunity to experience outstanding examples of 19th-century architecture while enjoying fellowship with fellow…
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Tour of Homes 2026
The Wilcox Historical Society is pleased to announce that our 2026 Tour of Homes will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This year’s tour will showcase historic homes and significant sites in the charming community of Furman, Alabama. Tickets NOW available on Eventbrite.com! Join us for a fascinating…
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A Conversation with Alabama Heritage – October 5 in Camden
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming meeting of the Wilcox Historical Society: 📖 A Conversation with Alabama Heritage Magazine🗓 Sunday, October 5, at 2:00 p.m.📍 Camden ARP Church, 209 Broad Street, Camden Our special guest will be Susan E. Reynolds, PhD, editor of Alabama Heritage. A native Alabamian, Susan has been with…
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WHS February Meeting – Lafayette’s 1825 Alabama Tour
Join us for the Wilcox Historical Society’s next meeting on Sunday, February 9, at 2 PM to hear from Dr. Lawrence Krumenaker, author of Nine Days Traveling: Lafayette’s 1825 Alabama Tour. Discover where Lafayette traveled in Alabama, where he didn’t, and why he came in the first place. Dr. Krumenaker’s engaging talk will answer these…
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WHS October Meeting – The Wily Fox from Wilcox – The Life of Roland Cooper
Roland Cooper was a prominent and powerful figure in local, county, and state politics having served for two terms as mayor of Camden, was a delegate to the 1952 Democratic National Convention, and was elected to five terms in the senate. During his fifth term, he resigned to accept Gov Wallace’s appointment as Probate Judge…
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WHS September Meeting – Art in Wilcox County – Past and Present
Few areas in Alabama possess the cultural heritage and present-day creative vitality of Wilcox County. Art in Wilcox County – Past and Present celebrates over 180 years of cultural expression. Showcasing the expressions of the fine, decorative, applied, and literary arts, this presentation spotlights works created in Wilcox County or collected by patrons of the…
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WHS November Meeting – The Discovery of the Clotilda
Join us Sunday, November 12th to hear guest speaker, Ben Raines, author of – The Discovery of the Clotilda, the Last Slave Ship. “The incredible true story of the last ship to carry enslaved people to America, the remarkable town its survivors founded after emancipation, and the complicated legacy their descendants carry with them to…
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Alabama Treasures – Gaineswood and Magnolia Grove
Sarah Duggan, manager of the Decorative Arts of the Gulf South Project at The Historic New Orleans Collection, will share with us the history of two of Alabama’s finest homes and the treasures they hold on Sunday, September 17th. Sarah and interns with the Decorative Arts of the South Project spent two summers documenting the…
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